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Pho Viet

4941 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 30, 2025

Pho Viet was last inspected on July 30, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 30, 2025 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a small amount of pink residue on the corner inside panel of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the counters and prep tables throughout the kitchen. Instructed to keep all wipe cloths stored in proper sanitzing solution when not in use.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as a liner on the shelving in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove cardboard or replace with a material that is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2603962 dated 10/2/2024 not corrected: violation #57 "2-102.13 food handlers without food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide food handler certificate for each employee", and "2-102.13 certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Instructed management, any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification." must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation violation, 7-42-090. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

Inspection history

28 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (flour, salt, msg etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 instructed to replace or refinish cutting board on top of (2) prep cooler with stain and deep seams in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 instructed to replace missing lightshields above prep/cooking area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 food handlers without food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide food handler certificate for each employee

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Instructed management, any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical12 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks (prep, bar, washrooms)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers (prep cooler, reach-in cooler, walk-in cooler)

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (flour, salt etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed to properly store an a separate container to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, sides of all food storage containers, prep shelves throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace or refinish cutting board on top of (2) prep cooler with stain and deep seams in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container (pepper) into food grade container for proper food storage inside the reach-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior of all sinks.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining handsink in prep/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout premises (prep/ cooking area, rear and side storage area, under and behind cooking equipment, under coolers, inside walk-in cooler etc)

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles/clutter in front prep area, in rear storage area, side storage area to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing lightshields above prep/cooking area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2579857 issued on 08-09-2023 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #47 - observed rusted storage racks in walk-in cooler, instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood- contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable. #49 - observed accumulated food debris on interior surfaces of all cooling equipment. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces) #53 - observed toilet rooms doors not self-closing. Instructed the person in charge to provide a self-closing mechanism for toilet room doors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers without food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide food handler certificate for each employee.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Instructed management, any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed rusted storage racks in walk-in cooler, instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood- contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed accumulated food debris on interior surfaces of all cooling equipment. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed toilet rooms doors not self-closing. Instructed the person in charge to provide a self-closing mechanism for toilet room doors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 mice droppings underneath the three-compartment sink behind the front bar. Instructed the person in charge to remove all rodent droppings, clean surfaces, and maintain premises free of pests. Recommended receiving additional pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in walk-in cooler, instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood- contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior surfaces of all cooling equipment. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the women's toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the women's toilet room and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet rooms doors not self-closing. Instructed the person in charge to provide a self-closing mechanism for toilet room doors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and dust build-up on the floors throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 01/13/2023 inspection, report #2569712 not corrected: #39-observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor. #43-observed ice scoop laying on top of ice inside ice machine. Instructed the person in charge to store the ice scoop in a clean and sanitized container to prevent potential contamination.#47 observed cutting boards on prep tables with deep scratches and stains. Instructed the person in charge to resurface or replace cutting boards.#55 observed unused items (tables, boxes, bikes) stored on the bar's side. Instructed the person in charge to remove unused items to prevent potential pest harborage. #56-observed a missing light shield for the light above 2-door freezer, located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificates to comply with idph food handler requirements.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice inside ice machine. Instructed the person in charge to store the ice scoop in a clean and sanitized container to prevent potential contamination

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards on prep tables with deep scratches and stains. Instructed the person in charge to resurface or replace cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused items (tables, boxes, bikes) being stored on the side of the bar. Instructed the person in charge to remove unused items to prevent potential pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield for the light above 2 door freezer, located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a light shield and maintain it at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager without allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual that holds a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate completes allergen awareness training and obtains allergen awareness certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris inside prep area reach-in coolers door rubber gaskets and interior of coolers. Instructed manager must clean interior of all prep area coolers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Dishwash 3-compartment sink faucet leaking also middle compartment drain pipe leaking at same sink. Must repair and maintain dishwashing 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacles in womens washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor under and around dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must keep floor clean and dry throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: No written record describing the protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this order. Must provide on premises.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: No records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing per exhibit a. Must provide on premises.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    10 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: White food container for dry ingredient(flour, sugar,etc) must be labeled with common name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths in all prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the chest and reach-in freezers. Must use washable containers with lids or food-grade disposable plastic bags. Provide said bags.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts, must refinish or replace said cutting boards

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the two-door of reach-in cooler by the dish machine. Repair/replace

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) must not use tin foil as liner for cooking equipment or cardboard as liner for cooler shelving.the surface must be smooth and cleanable.----interior and exterior of the gas stove with excessive grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device provided at ice machine water line, at kitchen area. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles in front of three-compartment sink.metal sheet on floor inside the walk-in cooler not seal. Instructed to replace floor tiles and seal floor inside the walk-in cooler at rear storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as matting for floors. Matting must be washable/cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed additional hand sink needed in front smoothie making area containing: sugar cane press, juicer, blender, and microwave. Must install a hand washing sink in this area with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued. Must install hand sink at above mentioned area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found live rat activity at premises. Observed 1 live rat running across rear dining areas and entering storage room. Priority foundation. Citation issued.7-38-020a. Must notify pest control operator and eliminate rat activity.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found excessive clutter at rear storage areas.(chairs, boxes,etc.) must clean and organize rear storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed additional hand sink needed in front smoothie making area containing: sugar cane press, juicer, blender and microwave. Must install a hand washing sink in this area with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels. Prioirty foundation 7-38-030 (c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vents very unclean in kitchen with an accumulation of dirt and dust. Must clean and maintain ceiling vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical11 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed additional hand sink needed in front smoothie making area containing: sugar cane press, juicer, blender and microwave. Must install a hand washing sink in this area with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels. Prioirty foundation 7-38-030 (c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed salt, sugar, msg not labeled as well as various other powders and spices. Label all spices and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed live cockroach climbing up wall in kithcen. Observed 4 houseflies within kitchen cooking area and approximately 20 small flies in rear dry storage area near rear exit door. Contact pest control and eliminate all pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed beige platic cutting board in kitchen with dark grooves unable to come clean. Must replace worn cutting board.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior cabinet under 1 compartment sink in smoothie area made of raw wood. Must paint or seal interior of cabinet to make wood non porous, smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard under microwave that is not smooth and easily cleanable must remove.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of all stoves and cooking equipment in kithcen with a heavy accumualtion of grease. Must clean all equipment in detail including stoves, toaster oven, microwaves, and exterior of refrigerators and freezer. Observed interior of reach in freezers unclean with food debris. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slicer unclean with food deposits must be cleaned in detail and maintained.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak under far left compartment of 3 compartment sink. Repair leak and maintain sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of clutter behind bar. Must clean and organize all items and store all items at least 6 inches off floor and get rid of any unecessary items.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vents very unclean in kithcen with an accumualtion of dirt and dust. Must clean and maintain ceiling vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report # 2279337 dated 3/13/19 not corrected including violation # 36 no metal stem thermometer to take food temperatures, #38 door leading to outside dumpsters not rodentproof with gap at bottom of door, #55 observed floors under 3 compartment sink unclean must clean and maintain floors. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  12. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Must supply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed door leading to outside near dumpsters with gap at bottom of door. Must completly rodentproof door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelf in cabinet under hand sink in tea and smoothie area. Must paint or seal raw wood so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under 3 compartment sink unclean. Must clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager could not locate food handler training for staff. Must provide food handler training for all staff and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine, where ice is made, unclean with black mildew like substance. Ice machine is used for consumption. Must clean and sanitize interior of ice machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Must supply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed door leading to outside near dumpsters with gap at bottom of door. Must completly rodentproof door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelf in cabinet under hand sink in tea and smoothie area. Must paint or seal raw wood so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no test strips on site for low temp dish machine. Must supply and maintain test strips on site at all times to insure dish machine is sanitizing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under 3 compartment sink unclean. Must clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager could not locate food handler training for staff. Must provide food handler training for all staff and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items throughout the refrigeration units and inside walk in cooler not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and/or prepared by date.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted an exposed hand wash sink at the front prep area by the coffee and smoothie prep table with no splash guard. Instructed to install a splash guard at the sink...noted dirty knives between service cooler covers at the prep area not properly stored. Instructed to detail clean and store all knives in a knife rack.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean all cooking equipment, shelves inside the walk in cooler with dust and dirt, meat slicer at the kitchen prep area......noted dirty cutting boards with deep cuts at the prep area. Instructed to detail clean, smoothen the surface and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tiles and walls at the rear dry storage and at the front dinning area. Instructed to detail clean, paint and maintain and/or replaces....also noted dirty and dusty fans through out the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the hand wash sink by the front prep area and at the kitchen 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted employee belongings scattered through out premises at the kitchen prep area, behind counter at the front prep area and at the bar. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to properly store their belongings during working hours

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employees practicing poor hygienic practice. Noted employees while wearing gloves:- washed the 3 compartment sink with the gloves on and went back to the prep table without changing gloves or washing hands, went to the refrigeration units multiple times and opened the door and back to the prep table to continue prepping still without changing gloves or washing hands, serving noodles with same gloves without changing gloves or washing hands. Instructed to always wash hands and change gloves when moving from one task to another. Critical violation #7-38-010

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Noted employees washing dishes at the dish washing machine that is not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of chlorine (low temperature sanitizer) was 0ppm. Instructed not to use equipment until its is properly sanitizing. Manager immediately called the company for repairs. Critical violation #7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Noted over 6 live roaches on walls by the dish washing area at the kitchen prep area, on wall behind the prep table at the front area and on at the hand wash sink. Also noted over 20 mice droppings on floor along wall base by the cooking stove and at the rear bar area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Serious violation #7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served (pork, beef, chicken etc). Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times food is prepared and served. Serious violation #7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items throughout the refrigeration units and inside walk in cooler not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and/or prepared by date.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted an exposed hand wash sink at the front prep area by the coffee and smoothie prep table with no splash guard. Instructed to install a splash guard at the sink...noted dirty knives between service cooler covers at the prep area not properly stored. Instructed to detail clean and store all knives in a knife rack.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean all cooking equipment, shelves inside the walk in cooler with dust and dirt, meat slicer at the kitchen prep area......noted dirty cutting boards with deep cuts at the prep area. Instructed to detail clean, smoothen the surface and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath cooking equipment including floor drains especially at the kitchen prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tiles and walls at the rear dry storage and at the front dinning area. Instructed to detail clean, paint and maintain and/or replaces....also noted dirty and dusty fans through out the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the hand wash sink by the front prep area and at the kitchen 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted employee belongings scattered through out premises at the kitchen prep area, behind counter at the front prep area and at the bar. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to properly store their belongings during working hours.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wash cloths scattered through out the prep area not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all wash cloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Metal floor of the walk-in cooler in poor repair. Buckled and with open cracks/crevices between metal seams collecting food and liquid debris. Must replace to be smooth and cleanable. No open seams/crevices

  17. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed foods not protected during storage and preparation. Interior ice machine upper water reservoir with black substance on ice contact surfaces throughout. Must clean and sanitize all interior surfaces. Also observed prepared foods being stored directly under the kitchen exposed hand sink. Manager removed. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 5-24-16 not corrected. #32- found frozen foods stored on a grocery bags inside the reach in freezers. Instructed to replace grocery bags with food grade storage bag. Replace worn out chopping board on top of the prep cooler(with deep cuts and black moldy like substance) and maintain.#34- floor under and behind the cooking equipment,with grease build-up. Must clean in detail and maintain. #45- no food handlers certificate available at this time for all required employees on site. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Clean cutting boards must not be stored on top of the utility mop sink nozzle.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Shelving on the cooks line throughout must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Dirty floor drain at the cooks line. Floors under and around the dish machine with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain. Metal floor of the walk-in cooler in poor repair. Buckled and with open cracks/crevices between metal seams collecting food and liquid debris. Must replace to be smooth and cleanable. No open seams/crevices. Must not use cardboard as matting for the floors throughout the rear dry food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leak under the kitchen exposed hand sink. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout both bars must be elevated from the floors 6" or above.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hat/hair restarints.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found frozen foods stored on a grocery bags inside the reach in freezers. Instructed to replace grocery bags with food grade storage bag. Replace worn out chopping board on top of the prep cooler(with deep cuts and black moldy like substance) and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind the cooking equipment,with grease build-up. Must clean in detail and maintain. Standing water under outside dumpster. Must dry the ground to prevent insects harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Damaged walls on the side and behind the dry food storage shelvings in the rear storage room. Must repair walls,make it smooth easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide next routine inspection.

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Final sanitizing result of chlorine for low temp dish machine at 0ppm. Instructed manger that final result for chlorine sanitizer for low temp dish machine must be 100 ppm. Critical violation 7-38-030. Tagged the dish machine "held for inspection". Instructed not to use until the dish machine reaches final sanitizing rinse at 100 ppm. Instructed to use the 3 compt sink to wash,rinse and sanitize dishes,pots,pans,utensils,etc. Please fax letter to 312 -746 -4240 when the dsih machine is reaching a final sanitinzig rinse for chlorine at 100ppm.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Front entrance door and exit door not rodent/insects proofed with over 1/4 of an inch gap on the bottom of the doors. Serious violation 7-38-020. Instructed to rodent/insects proof the doors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found frozen foods stored on a grocery bags inside the reach in freezers. Instructed to replace grocery bags with food grade storage bag. Replace worn out chopping board on top of the prep cooler(with deep cuts and black moldy like substance) and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the exterior sides of the deep fryer, stove, grill and wok station (with grease and dust build-up)and maintain. Clean inside bottom shelve of the reach in freezer(with food crumbs and debris) and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind the cooking equipment,with grease build-up. Must clean in detail and maintain. Standing water under outside dumpster. Must dry the ground to prevent insects harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Damaged walls on the side and behind the dry food storage shelvings in the rear storage room. Must repair walls,make it smooth easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing solid light shield on the lighting fixtures in the prep/kitchen area. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide next routine inspection.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Plastic covering over the wall in the walk-in cooler is peeling near the door panel. Instructed to resurface the walls to prevent plastic from peeling and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace burnt ceiling tiles above the prep area in the kitchen and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install an exposed hand sink at the rear bar. Bar is not currently stocked or being used at this time.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution in between use.

  21. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from report #1522640 on february 4, 2015 and report #1107104 on 3/24/2014: "#32- a lot of cutting boards in the kitchen are heavily cut/pitted and surfaces are not cleanable,black /brown surface. Instructed to replace. #34- grease and encrusted food build up under the cooking equipment, instructed to clean and maintain." same violations were observed during inspection. Manager contacted extra employees to help clean the front, sides, and rear cooking equipment to remove grease buildup and also to replace the old cutting boards with new ones. Crtiical violation corrected at time of inspection. Crtiical violation 7-42-090

  22. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1107104 on 3/24/2014 not corrected: "#32- a lot of cutting boards in the kitchen are heavily cut/pitted and surfaces are not cleanable,black /brown surface. Instructed to replace. #33- hood and filters with a grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain.debris inside the cooking equipment instructed to clean and maintain. #34- grease and encrusted food build up under the cooking equipment, instructed to clean and maintain." same violations were observed during inspection. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of covered food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to elevate stock at least 6 inches off the ground at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Grease buildup encrusted around the grease trap. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak in the ceiling above the dry food storage rack. The wall was saturated with drip marks but the hole was not actively leaking. Observed no signs of contamination on the dry foods, however all foods were re-located and the manager was instructed to repair the leak in the ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining hand sink in rear kitchen. Manager grouted out the pipe during inspection. Minor violation corrected.

  23. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: cooked rice noodles stored on top table in the kitchen at temp of48.7f,55.0f and 57.7f; cooked meat at temp of 52.9f and 67.4f, cooked whole chickens at temp of 83.2f,both products were stored inside the two door reach-in cooler in the kitchen.soup at temp of 100f, and bbq chicken legs at temp of 75.6f to 77.5f stored inside the walk-in cooler.milk at temp of 45.6f to 46.7f stored inside the two door cooler under the front counter. All cooler unit maintained air temp of 41.5f or below. No temperature holding or cooling method being applied, also no time/temperature logs available at this time. Manager discarded and denatured temperature abused food.pounds 5,value 80. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: No sanitizing solution used at three compartment sinks. Observed a female employee washing,rinsing and store pots and pans. No sanitizing solution used. After my request manager provided sanitizing solution by setting up three compartment sinks: wash,rinse and sanitize,100ppm. Critical violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage.found cooked egg rolls inside the colander which was lined with news papers inside the two door reach-in cooler. Found 4 cans half full of pesticide" one can of black flag,2 cans of raids and one can hot shot",stored under the two prep tables by opened food in the kitchen. Cans of pesticide removed. Pesticide/chemicals must be properly stored separately away from any food or food contact surfaces. Serious vioolation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: A lot of cutting boards in the kitchen are heavily cut/pitted and surfaces are not cleanable,black /brown surface. Instructed to replace

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Hood and filters with a grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain.debris inside the cooking equipment instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Grease and encrusted food build up under the cooking equipment, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Black dust build-up on ceiling tiles by the vent in the kichen also grime build-up on wall by the hood, instructed to clwan and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Dust build-up on vent covers in the kitchen and dining area,need to clean and maintain.

  24. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food build up inside prep reach in coolers door gaskets/corners and door hindges and calcium build up inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/dirt/grease build up on floor under cooking equipment and alont walls/corners throughout kitchen. Must detail clean floor throughout kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling light covers above prep area (x2). Must provide light shields/covers for all light bulbs.

  25. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 10 live roaches on prep area walls, around prep handwash bowl and on shelves in prep area. Must remove all roaches and clean and sanitize all areas throughout kitchen by date of reinspection (08/01/13). Advised to call pest control operator for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food build up inside prep reach in coolers door gaskets/corners and door hindges and calcium build up inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/dirt/grease build up on floor under cooking equipment and alont walls/corners throughout kitchen. Must detail clean floor throughout kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling light covers above prep area (x2). Must provide light shields/covers for all light bulbs.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Prep area exposed handwash bowl pipe draining slowly. Must repair and maintain sink.

  26. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: see report dated 01/30/12

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: see report dated on 01/30/12

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: see report dated on 01/30/12

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: see report dated on 01/30/12

  27. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND TOFU AT TEMP OF 50F AND COOKED SLICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.6F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER( AIR COOLER TEMP OF 40.1F).FOUND 8 FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 86F,STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT;FOUND COOKED STEAK AT TEMP OF 72F, STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(AIR TEMP OF 39.9F). FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 13 VALUE 85.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005 H000077344-18

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS GARBAGE CANS,TURNING OFF THE HOT/ COLD WATER HANDLES ON EXPOSED HAND SINK,HANDLING DIRTY POTS,AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,THEN GOING BACK TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT CHANGING FOOD GLOVES OR NOR WASHING HANDS,ALSO OBSERVED THE WAITER COME IN THE KITCHEN WITH BARE HANDS PICK-UP FOOD AND PUT IT ON CUSTOMER PLATE.EXPLAINED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE ALSO TO FOOD TONGS TO MINIMIZE CROSS CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000077344-18

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED WATER PITCHERS WITH WATER IN IT, USED FOR CUSTOMERS,STORED ON TOP THE JUICE COUNTER IN DINING AREA UNCOVERED ,MUST PROVIDE LIDS.REPLACE ALL HEAVILY PITTED AND WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL NEW PAPER AND CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE COOKED AND RAW FOOD.PROVIDE CHEESE CLOTH OR WAX PAPER TO DRAIN OILY FOOD.PROVIDE SCOOPS OR UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REPAINT WITH NON- TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, OR REPLACE IT.COVER OR INVERT CLEAN DISHES STORED IN DINING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS FOOD DEBRIS,INCLUDED RUBBER GASKET AROUND COOLERS/FREEZER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER BEHIND THE JUICE BAR(WATER AND RUST IN IT)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN VENT COVER IN DINING AND KITCHEN AREA(DUST BUILD-UP).ALSO CLEAN CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA(BUILD-UP DEBRIS).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER BEHIND THE JUICE BAR,IN DINING AREA.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.